Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |
On October 28th, 2016 the lower, driver's side, front control arm disintegrated while my wife was driving her Elantra in a parking lot. She was making a right turn to leave the lot when she lost control of the car as it made a "terrible grinding noise. Read details...
10/2008, I was driving down a steep hill and began to downshift, while braking. My car jerked and skidded at the bottom. I was able to get it to the side of the road. A flatbed towed it and determined that the front drivers side wheel/tie rod had broken. Read details...
While driving between 25 to 30 mph and going down and a curb the steering wheel failed to respond and remained in the same position. This caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming truck. Upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. Read details...